Publications - A

Annual Report of the Marketing in Australia of Infant Formulas: Manufacturers and Importers Agreement (MAIF) Complaints Committee: 2019 – 2020

2019 - 2020 Annual Report of the Marketing in Australia of Infant Formula Tribunal (the Tribunal)

• Annual reports

Annual Report of the Marketing in Australia of Infant Formulas: Manufacturers and Importers Agreement (MAIF) Complaints Committee: 2018 – 2019

2018 - 2019 Annual Report of the Marketing in Australia of Infant Formula Complaints Committee

• Annual reports

Australia’s Future Health Workforce – Midwives report

Australia’s Future Health Workforce – Midwives report presents long-term, national workforce projections for midwives to 2030.

ACT Health Plan

People in Canberra and the surrounding region will have better access to health and medical services, when and where they need them, under the Australian Government’s new ACT Health Plan.

• Cancer
• Research and development
• Hospitals
• Mental health
• Primary health care
• Diagnostic imaging

Annual Report of the Marketing in Australia of Infant Formula Tribunal: 2017 – 2018

2017 - 2018 Annual Report of the Marketing in Australia of Infant Formula Tribunal (the Tribunal)

• Annual reports

Australia’s Future Health Workforce – Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Australia’s Future Health Workforce – Obstetrics and Gynaecology report contains detailed modelling on workforce supply, demand and training, for the Obstetrics and Gynaecology profession.

• Health workforce

Australia’s Future Health Workforce – Ophthalmology report

Australia’s Future Health Workforce – Ophthalmology report presents long-term, national workforce projections for doctors to 2030.

• Health workforce

Annual Report of the Marketing in Australia of Infant Formula Tribunal: 2016 – 2017

2016 - 2017 Annual Report of the Marketing in Australia of Infant Formula

• Annual reports

Australian Sentinel Practices Research Network, 1 January to 31 March 2017, The

The Australian Sentinel Practices Research Network was established in 1991 to provide a rapid, national, monitoring scheme for infectious diseases that can alert public health officials of epidemics before they arise. The network consists of general practitioners, throughout all 8 states and territories in Australia, who report presentations on a number of defined medical conditions each week. This report presents data from the 1st quarter of 2017 (1 January to 31 March) and includes the syndromic surveillance of influenza-like-illness, gastroenteritis, chicken pox, and shingles, and the virological surveillance of respiratory viruses including influenza A, influenza B, RSV and rhinovirus.

• Communicable diseases

Annual report of the National Influenza Surveillance Scheme, 2010

The 2010 influenza season was moderate overall, with more laboratory-confirmed cases than in earlier years, with the exception of 2009. This report brings together a range of data sources under the National Influenza Surveillance Scheme to describe influenza during 2010.

• Communicable diseases

Australian Rotavirus Surveillance Program Annual Report, 2016

The Australian Rotavirus Surveillance Program has characterised the G- and P- genotypes of rotavirus strains causing severe disease in Australian children since 1997. This report describes the genotype distribution of rotavirus strains causing severe gastroenteritis in Australia for the period 1 January to 31 December 2016.

• Communicable diseases

Australian Meningococcal Surveillance Programme, Annual Report 2016

The reference laboratories of the Australian National Neisseria Network (NNN) report data on the number of laboratory confirmed cases of invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) using culture and by non-culture based techniques for the Australian Meningococcal Surveillance Programme (AMSP). In 2016, there were 243 laboratory-confirmed cases of invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) analysed by the (NNN).

• Communicable diseases

Annual Report of the National Influenza Surveillance Scheme, 2009

• Communicable diseases

An outbreak of Salmonella Muenchen after consuming sea turtle, Northern Territory, Australia, 2017.

An outbreak of Salmonella Muenchen gastroenteritis occurred in a remote coastal Aboriginal community in the Northern Territory (NT) of Australia. There were 22 people sick (attack rate 55%); 7 had laboratory confirmed S. Muenchen infection; 2 required medical evacuation and admission to the intensive care unit (ICU). We conducted a descriptive case series to investigate the outbreak. All cases ate meat from a single green turtle (Chelonia mydas). The animal’s pre-death stress, improper butchering, insufficient cooking and the unsatisfactory storage of meat all likely contributed to the outbreak. Turtle meat should be prepared safely, cooked thoroughly and stored appropriately to avoid Salmonella infection.

• Communicable diseases

Australian Meningococcal Surveillance Programme, 1 April to 30 June 2017

The reference laboratories of the Australian Meningococcal Surveillance Programme (AMSP) report data on the number of cases of invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) confirmed by laboratory testing using culture and by non-culture based techniques. Data contained in quar­terly reports are restricted to a description of the number of cases of IMD by jurisdiction and serogroup, where known. A full analysis of laboratory confirmed cases of IMD in each calen­dar year is contained in the AMSP annual reports.

• Communicable diseases

Annual report: surveillance of adverse events following immunisation in Australia, 2015

This report summarises Australian passive surveillance data for adverse events following immunisation (AEFI) reported to the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) for 2015. It also describes reporting trends over the 16-year period 1 January 2000 to 31 December 2015.

• Communicable diseases

Australia’s Future Health Workforce - Emergency Medicine report

Australia’s Future Health Workforce – Emergency Medicine report presents long-term, national workforce projections for doctors to 2030.

• Health workforce

Australia’s Future Health Workforce – Dermatology report

This report outlines an analysis of the dermatology workforce and the results of updated supply and demand projections, as well as considering capacity and distribution for vocational training into the future.

• Health workforce

Annual Report of the Marketing in Australia of Infant Formula Tribunal 2015 - 2016

2015 - 2016 Annual Report of the Marketing in Australia of Infant Formula

• Annual reports

Australian Secondary School Students’ use of tobacco, alcohol, and over-the-counter and illicit substances in 2014

The Australian Secondary Students’ Alcohol and Drug survey (ASSAD) is a triennial national survey of students’ use of licit and illicit substances.

Australia’s Future Health Workforce – Anaesthesia report

This report outlines an analysis of the anaesthesia workforce and the results of updated supply and demand projections, as well as considering capacity and distribution for vocational training into the future.

• Health workforce

Australian Government Response to the Review of Medicines and Medical Devices Regulation

• Regulation and Red Tape Reduction

Australia’s Future Health Workforce – Psychiatry report

This report outlines an analysis of the psychiatry workforce and the results of updated supply and demand projections, as well as considering capacity and distribution for vocational training into the future.

• Health workforce

Australian Government Response to Contributing Lives, Thriving Communities - Review of Mental Health Programmes and Services

The Australian Government response to the Review aims to transform Commonwealth mental health funding and leadership over the next three years to achieve a more efficient, integrated and sustainable mental health system and to improve mental health service delivery for Australians.

Australia’s Future Health Workforce – Oral Health reports

Australia’s Future Health Workforce - Oral Health reports provides the results of the oral health workforce planning projections.

• Health workforce

Australia’s Future Health Workforce – Nurses reports

Australia’s Future Health Workforce- Nurses reports present long-term, national workforce projections for nurses to 2030.

• Health workforce

Australia’s Future Health Workforce - Doctors report

Australia’s Future Health Workforce - Doctors report presents long-term, national workforce projections for doctors to 2030.

• Health workforce

Accessible mental health services for people with an intellectual disability: a guide for providers

This guide has been developed as a practical framework for the development of accessible mental health services. It provides assistance to professionals and to services to improve access to high quality mental health care for people with an intellectual disability.

• Mental health

ANDIAB2 2012: Quality Assurance of Patient Practices and Diabetes Centre Care

This document reports on ANDIAB2 2012, the third 'Education and Patient Self-care' focused diabetes data collection initiative conducted by the National Association of Diabetes Centres (NADC).

• Chronic disease
• Diabetes

A National framework for recovery-oriented mental health services: policy and theory

This background paper is a summary of the research and policy that underpins Australia's national framework for recovery-oriented mental health services.

• Mental health

A National framework for recovery-oriented mental health services: guide for practitioners and providers

This document gives guidance to mental health practitioners and services on recovery-oriented practice and service delivery.

• Mental health

Australian Government response to: Before it's too late: report on the inquiry into early intervention programs aimed at reducing youth suicide

Australian Government response to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Health and Ageing's report on the inquiry into early intervention programs aimed at reducing youth suicide.

• Mental health
• Suicide prevention

Australian Government Response to the Report of the Senate Select committee on Men's Health

• Men's health

Australian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for the Early Years (Birth to 5 years): An Integration of Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour, and Sleep

A brochure containing the Guideline recommendations for the Early Years (Birth to 5 years) and supporting information.

• Child health
• Physical activity
• Infant Health

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Performance Framework

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Performance Framework monitors progress in Indigenous Australian health outcomes, health system performance and broader determinants of health.

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health

Australian Government response to Review of cardiovascular disease programs

This response highlights commitment to reducing the burden of cardiovascular disease through targeted investment and through broader health reforms.

• Cardiovascular diseases
• Chronic disease

Australian Government response to Review of cardiovascular disease programs

The Australian Government released its response to the Review of cardiovascular disease programs on 15 April 2011. The response highlights commitment to reducing the burden of cardiovascular disease through targeted investment and through broader health reforms.

• Cardiovascular diseases
• Chronic disease

ANDIAB2 2010: quality assurance of patient practices and diabetes centre care

This report analyses demographic, self-care and clinical data of people referred to specialist diabetes services over approximately one month in 2010.

• Chronic disease
• Diabetes

ANDIAB2 2010: quality assurance of patient practices and diabetes centre care

This report analyses demographic, self-care and clinical data of people referred to specialist diabetes services over approximately one month in 2010.

• Chronic disease
• Diabetes

Australian type 2 diabetes risk assessment tool (AUSDRISK)

The Australian type 2 diabetes risk assessment tool (AUSDRISK) is a short list of questions to help both health professionals and consumers to assess the risk of developing type 2 diabetes over the next five years.

• Chronic disease
• Diabetes

A list of environmental health publications

List of Publications on environmental health currently distributed by the Office of Health Protection of the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing.

• Environmental health

Australian National Breastfeeding Strategy 2010-2015

At their meeting on 13 November 2009, the Australian Health Ministers endorsed the Australian National Breastfeeding Strategy 2010-2015.

• Breastfeeding
• Infant Health
• Maternal Health
• Women's health

Alcohol resources - National Binge Drinking Strategy (Drinking Nightmare)

Resources from the National Binge Drinking Strategy (Drinking Nightmare) database

• Drugs and substance abuse
• Alcohol
• Youth health

Annual Report of the Advisory Panel on the Marketing in Australia of Infant Formula 2007 - 2008

The Panel monitors compliance with the Marketing in Australia of Infant Formulas: Manufacturers and Importers Agreement (MAIF Agreement). The aim of the MAIF Agreement is to contribute to the provision of safe and adequate nutrition for infants, by the protection and promotion of breastfeeding and by ensuring the proper use of breast milk substitutes when they are necessary.

• Annual reports
• Child health
• Nutrition

Analysis of 2005/2006 data: initial consumer reactions to the graphic health warnings

An analysis of departmental survey data of initial community reactions to the graphic health warnings.

• Tobacco

Analysis of 2005/2006 data: initial consumer reactions to the graphic health warnings

This is part of the 2008 evaluation of the graphic health warnings on tobacco products. It analyses departmental survey data of initial community reactions to the graphic health warnings.

• Tobacco

An evaluation of the public access defibrillation (PAD) demonstration

This report evaluates the effectiveness of the Public Access Defibrillation Demonstration project, identifies issues that arose during the trial, and considers lessons which may be relevant to future considerations of public access defibrillation.

• Cardiovascular diseases
• Chronic disease

Annual Report of the Advisory Panel on the Marketing in Australia of Infant Formula 2004 - 2007

The Panel monitors compliance with the Marketing in Australia of Infant Formula: Manufacturers and Importers Agreement (MAIF Agreement). The aim of the MAIF Agreement is to help ensure safe and adequate nutrition for infants, by the protection and promotion of breastfeeding.

• Annual reports
• Child health
• Nutrition

An Evaluation of the public access defibrillation (PAD) demonstration

This report evaluates the effectiveness of the Public Access Defibrillation Demonstration project, identifies issues that arose during the trial, and considers lessons which may be relevant to future considerations of public access defibrillation.

• Cardiovascular diseases
• Chronic disease

A Review of enablers and barriers of Indigenous drug users accessing needle and syringe programs – a report for the COAG Multilateral Group on Needle and Syringe Programs

This study examined factors that either deter or support access to Needle and Syringe Program (NSP) services among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander injecting drug users (IDUs).

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
• Drugs and substance abuse

Australian National Guidelines for the Management of Healthcare Workers Living with Blood Borne Viruses and Healthcare Workers who Perform Exposure Prone Procedures at Risk of Exposure to Blood Borne Viruses

These national Guidelines endorsed by the Australian Health Ministers’ Advisory Council in June 2018 supersede the 2012 version of these Guidelines.

Alerting the community to the link between illicit drugs and mental illness: developmental research

This report explores awareness, attitudes, perceptions and experience of issues relating to illicit drug use and mental illness amongst youth, young adults, their parents and the broader community.

• Drugs and substance abuse
• Illegal drugs
• Mental health

Anorexia nervosa: Australian treatment guide for consumers and carers, 2005

This treatment clinical practice guideline is for adolescents and adults who have anorexia nervosa or who believe they are at risk of developing it. The guide contains research on anorexia nervosa and recommendations from recovered consumers to assist you to choose the best kind of treatment.

• Nutrition
• Mental health

Annual Report of the Advisory Panel on the Marketing in Australia of Infant Formula 2003 - 2004

The Panel monitors compliance with the Marketing in Australia of Infant Formula: Manufacturers and Importers Agreement (MAIF Agreement). The aim of the MAIF Agreement is to help ensure safe and adequate nutrition for infants, by the protection and promotion of breastfeeding.

• Annual reports
• Child health
• Nutrition

An analysis of research on preventing falls and falls injury in older people: Community, residential care and hospital settings (2004 update)

This report is an update of a literature review completed in 2000. The report describes published research and studies on falls prevention for older people.

• Injury prevention

About Communicable Diseases Intelligence

This page contains introductory information about the journal Communicable Diseases Intelligence

Australia's National Tobacco Campaign: evaluation report volume three: every cigarette is doing you damage

This volume is the third and final report in a series reporting on the National Tobacco Campaign. It focuses on research conducted from November 1998 to November 2000.

• Tobacco

Australia’s national tobacco campaign: evaluation report volume three: every cigarette is doing you damage

The third and final report in a series reporting on the National Tobacco Campaign. It focuses on research conducted from November 1998 to November 2000.

• Tobacco

An evaluation of the Tri-State HIV/STI Project 2001-2002

This page has a PDF document and contact details in relation to the Tri-state HIV/STI project (TSP).

• HIV & AIDS
• Communicable diseases

Accreditation

Alcohol and other drugs: a handbook for health professionals

This resource provides an overview of key health and medical issues arising from the use of alcohol and other drugs.

• Alcohol
• Drugs
• Illegal drugs

A Brief cognitive behavioural intervention for regular amphetamine users: a treatment guide

An evaluation of the effectiveness of a four-session cognitive behavioural intervention among a sample of regular amphetamine users.

• Drugs and substance abuse

Australian Government Response to the 2002 Reviews of the National HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C Strategies, The

The 2002 Reviews of the National HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C Strategies evaluated two of the key public health strategies in Australia. The Australian Government Response to the 2002 Reviews of the National HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C Strategies addresses the recommendations of the Reviews and outlines Government policy in relation to HIV/AIDS, hepatitis C and related issues.

• HIV & AIDS
• Communicable diseases
• Hepatitis C

Annual Report of the Advisory Panel on the Marketing in Australia of Infant Formula

The Panel monitors compliance with the Marketing in Australia of Infant Formula: Manufacturers and Importers Agreement 1992 (MAIF Agreement). The aim of the MAIF Agreement is to help ensure safe and adequate nutrition for infants, by the protection and promotion of breastfeeding.

• Annual reports
• Child health

A National approach for reducing access to tobacco in Australia by young people under 18 years of age

A national best practice model to reduce young people's access to tobacco.

• Tobacco

Australia’s national tobacco campaign: evaluation report volume two: every cigarette is doing you damage

The second report to assist in the evaluation of the National Tobacco Campaign.

• Tobacco

A National approach for reducing access to tobacco in Australia by young people under 18 years of age

This report provides a national best practice model to reduce young people's access to tobacco.

• Tobacco
• Youth health

Australia's National Tobacco Campaign: evaluation report volume two: every cigarette is doing you damage

This is the second report to assist in the evaluation of the National Tobacco Campaign.

• Tobacco

Ageing Australian Population and Future Health Costs: 1996-2051. Occasional Papers: New Series Number 7, The

This study projects future health costs attributable to the progressive ageing of the Australian population based on extensive administrative data on medical practitioner visits (to GPs and specialists), prescription drug consumption and hospital admissions. Scenarios based on these cost data were applied to projections of the Australian population by age and sex out to 2051 — by which time the transient effects of the 'baby-boom' cohort will have worked their way through the system.

• Health care systems

Australia’s national tobacco campaign: evaluation report volume one: every cigarette is doing you damage

This evaluation of the first phase of the National Tobacco Campaign reports on campaign reach and recognition, smoking prevalence, beliefs, attitudes and behaviour.

• Tobacco

Australia's National Tobacco Campaign: evaluation report volume one: every cigarette is doing you damage

This report is based on surveys evaluating the first phase of the National Tobacco Campaign. The surveys measured campaign reach and recognition, smoking prevalence, beliefs, attitudes and behaviour.

• Tobacco

Audit of current training in breastfeeding support and infant nutrition

This report provides information on an audit of current training for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers and other health professionals providing health care to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander women.

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
• Nutrition
• Women's health